Gilbert Hartmann

Gilbert Hartmann, 89 years old of Ossian, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in the Parkview Regional Medical Center located in Fort Wayne.

He was born on May 6, 1927 in Wells County to the late Otto Hartmann and the late Rosa (Schaekel) Hartmann. Gilbert was united in marriage on September 8, 1951 to Delores Doctor in the Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim and she preceded him in death in 1991.

Gilbert was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim where he formerly served as an elder, Mission treasurer, school board member, and a trustee of the church.

Gilbert was a lifelong farmer and also helped Ed and Paul Werling for many years in their heating, electrical, and plumbing business.

Surviving are his son, Richard (Ruth) Hartmann of Ossian, IN; son, Loren (Vicki) Hartmann of Ossian, IN; daughter, Marlene(Jerry) DeKoninck of Ft. Wayne, IN; son, Robert (Janelle)Hartmann of Ossian, IN; sister-in-law, Marietta Reinking of Ft. Wayne, IN; Life Long Friend, Bernice Berning of Ft. Wayne, IN; 3 Grandchildren: Paul "PJ" DeKoninck, Rosa DeKoninck, and Curt (Amy) Witte; 3 Great- Grandchildren: Brandon (Haley) Witte, Megan Witte, and Bryce Witte

Preceding Gilbert in death was his wife: Delores (Doctor) Hartmann; brother, Werner Hartmann; two sisters: Ester Hartmann (in infancy) and Lorien Hartmann.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, September 12, 2016 in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedheim with Rev. Daniel Dahling, officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Friedheim.

Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church - Friedheim Cemetery Fund; Worship for Shut-Ins; or Cornerstone Youth Center - Monroeville.